Massage is for EveryBody Week

CELEBRATE WITH US JULY 14–20, 2024

Massage is not meant to be a luxury for just a lucky few — massage is for EveryBody. For 25+ years, Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) has focused on diversity and inclusion during our annual Massage Is for EveryBody Week, and throughout the year. This year, ABMP would like to invite you to join us by bringing the benefits of massage to all communities.

ABMP encourages you to look for opportunities to partner with others in your community to share the benefits of massage and bodywork with those who need it most. Volunteer, donate, raise money, start a campaign, or find your own creative way to give. Use this week to celebrate the impact of your work and the difference you make in the world.

LET US HONOR YOU

ABMP is awarding $1,000 to 10 practitioners who live and practice the guiding principles of Massage Is for EveryBody (see below). Submit your story by August 15, 2024, telling us how you support and celebrate this yearlong initiative.Submit a video (up to 2 minutes) or a written entry (300 words or less). For inspiration, read the award winners from previous years. 

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Because Massage Is for EveryBody, we will:

  • Serve as advocates for the physical and emotional benefits of massage and bodywork.
  • Advocate for efforts that bring massage and bodywork to underserved populations.
  • Spread awareness of massage and bodywork career options.
  • Honor the healing role practitioners play in our communities.
  • Emphasize the importance of regular self-care for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and their clients.

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News

West Virginia Bill Impacts Massage Establishments

Senate Bill 786 impacts massage establishment licensing, emergency suspension orders, and inspections. ABMP details how the bill may affect you and your business in this legislative web post.

Tennessee Increases Minimum Education Hours

On April 16, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law House Bill 1610 and Senate Bill 1588, increasing the minimum massage curriculum hours that an applicant for massage licensure must complete at an approved school for massage, bodywork, or somatic therapy to be eligible for licensure under the Massage Licensure Act. Find out the new state minimum requirement.

Alaska Massage Board Remains Independent and Autonomous

Executive Order No. 129 sought to dissolve the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists and transfer its functions to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). The executive order was successfully overturned.

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